1860. This clock is unusual and
earlier than most wags because of
the round wood dial and the 30
hour wood movement. The dial is
12", bowed, has ripple trim around
the outer edge, painted Roman numeral
hours and Arabic minutes. The dial is quite
nice for its age, very little paint loss, no
cracks or damage. Original brass hands, old
iron bell that sits on top of the box that is
housing the movement. The gears are brass,
posts are iron, and the plates are wood. It is
running and striking properly. The brass pen-
dulum bob and old iron weights are replace-
ments. The wood, side access doors, unhook
to allow access to the movement. $500-$750.
Excellent cast Cherub statue, detail clear,
even the toenails. It has an 11" wingspan,
statue alone stands 26.5" high, total almost
38" high. The cherub brass statue is stand-
ing on a black marble base. The 10" diame-
ter marble base is nicely polished, and very
heavy to support the brass statue and swing
arm. The time only movement is enclosed in
the large 6" blue ball. A tiny pendulum in
the rear of the ball, swings back and forth
releasing power from the spring, as the arm
swings. The clock arm, two blue balls at
each end of nickel and brass rods, is itself
33" tall. The numeral, hands, and other
accessories on and around the balls, are
brass. A novel mystery clock that draws the
attention of collectors and novices alike. Of
the hundreds of clocks I sell each year, I
consider this clock to have the best value. I
have sold several over the years and they all
ran on the first winding. $750-$1000.
piece novelty set.
The deer antlers on
the three pieces are
identical.
high, 6.5" wide,
and rope twist dec-
oration around the
base. Four turned
feet, hat and horn
on top. The movement itself is 4.5" in diameter; one piece porcelain dial
is 3.5", cowtail pendulum and gold hands. You access the movement from
the front and it winds in front. It takes a small special winding key that
looks original. The finish on all three pieces is clean and bright. There are
no numbers or a name on the dial or case. The previous owner paid $2465
for this clock at Sotheby's Auction. $500-$750.
clock, "Utica", ca 1885. Stamped on the
back at the factory that it was made in
1885. Clean walnut case is 22" high,
carved top, dentil molding around the
door, and other attractive case work. It
has a near perfect glass that features a
pair of woodpeckers. Excellent nickel
pendulum bob with damascened/ swirled
designs, nickel pendulum leader, nickel
gong base, and nickel dial rings. It just
does not get much better than that. Most
of the black label inside, repainted dial,
old key, and correct hands. The move-
ment is 8 day, signed, running, striking a
Cathedral gong, and still has the Geneva
locks in place. A super clock and one of
the very desirable early City models. Ly-
Seth Thomas #612. $500-$750.
places. The eight day time only brass movement
is signed, "Remember / O.V.R.M.Co. / GR /
65980". Gebr. Resch used the trademark
"Remember". He is credited with starting the
first Vienna Regulator factory in Austria, and
operated the factory until it was sold to
Junghans in 1901. The brass movement mount
in the case also has the serial number "65980"
inscribed. About midway down the tail of the
walnut case you will see imprinted, "Remember
/ GR / O.V.R.M.Co.", and "PATENT". Note on
the bottom of the tail the large beat scale with
the letters "RA", and the large brass wall level-
ers. Good painted or paper dial? , original
hands, and a nice brass bob with wood stick.
The case is 36" tip to tip, good finials, hinged
door with hook latch, applied wood ornaments
on and around the door, and a flat glass. A clock
similar to this one is pictured in the book,
"Vienna Regulators and Factory Clocks" by
Rich Ortenburger, page 106. $400-$600.
No.21", ca 1910. This nice Gilbert clock
needs some cabinet work to put it in good
order. The present top is not correct although
it does look very nice and was professional-
ly made. Also, there are two small moldings
on the base that are missing. The unusual
base is original and in good condition except
for the two missing moldings. The oak case
is now 45.5" high, but should be 48.5" high.
The finish is good and appears to be original,
and it has been lightly polished removing
most of the black smoke. The large glass is
old and wavy, has the original signed dial
that is only slightly soiled, and the dial has
no damage. There are three correct hands,
dial rings, brass bob, brass weight, brass pul-
ley, and a beat scale. On the back is a Gilbert
label. There are no extra holes in the case or
around the dial. The 8 day, time only move-
ment, is unsigned and running very strong.
Ly-Gilbert #363. Ly-American #367. $750-
$1000.